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Understanding Assertiveness

  • What assertiveness is—and what it is not
  • The differences between passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive behaviours
  • Assessing your own communication style
  • The benefits of assertive communication in the workplace

Building Confidence and Self-Awareness

  • Identifying personal barriers to assertiveness
  • Challenging limiting beliefs and increasing self-confidence
  • Understanding emotional triggers and managing responses
  • Developing a positive and confident mindset

Communicating with Confidence

  • The principles of effective verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Active listening and asking effective questions
  • Expressing opinions, needs, and expectations clearly and respectfully
  • Saying "no" professionally without damaging relationships

Understanding Others and Influencing Positively

  • Recognising different communication and behavioural styles
  • Adapting your communication to different personalities
  • Building rapport and trust
  • Using influencing techniques to achieve positive outcomes

Managing Difficult Conversations

  • Preparing for challenging conversations
  • Handling conflict calmly and constructively
  • Responding confidently to criticism, complaints, and difficult behaviour
  • Managing emotions under pressure while maintaining professionalism

Practical Assertiveness Skills

  • Giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • Negotiating win-win solutions
  • Assertiveness techniques for meetings, presentations, and everyday workplace situations
  • Practical exercises and role-play using real workplace scenarios

Continuing Professional Development

  • Reflecting on individual strengths and areas for development
  • Creating a personal assertiveness improvement plan
  • Setting SMART goals for continued development
  • Identifying opportunities to apply new skills in the workplace

Requirements

None.

 7 Hours

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